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South Dallas County Landfill is the county landfill on the south edge of Adel that handles both household and farm-sized loads. Locals drop off everything from pickup-truck junk to larger commercial loads here; it’s the place where trash gets buried and kept out of town neighborhoods.
The site is large and open with driving lanes and a weigh scale before you tip, so plan for a short stop to get weighed. There’s an entrance booth area and a concrete pad or working face where trucks pull up to dump; expect to back or drive onto a slope to empty a trailer. Tipping fees are assessed by weight rather than by load type, and commercial haulers typically use this landfill alongside residential users. Lines can form on weekends and during spring farm cleanup, so timing a trip for midweek helps avoid waits.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp before arriving - wind can blow debris on the drive in and out.
- Have an idea of how the truck or trailer will need to back in; smaller lanes and slopes can make maneuvering tight for big rigs.
- Separate obvious recyclables and hazardous items at home so only general refuse is brought to the landfill, saving time at the drop-off.
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